Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Job No: 497450
Work Type: Staff Part-time
Department: Student Affairs
Location: Beren Campus, 245 Lexington Avenue, NY, NY
Categories: Clinical Services

Position Summary:

Yeshiva University Counseling Center provides individual confidential psychological and psychiatric treatment to undergraduate and graduate students in a warm and supportive setting. The psychiatrist/psychiatric nurse practitioner is a 12 month position and will work collaboratively with YU mental health counselors to coordinate the care of students with mental health needs. The purpose of the psychiatrist/psychiatric nurse practitioner is to evaluate, diagnose, and treat students with mental health concerns. Psychiatric evaluations and ongoing pharmacotherapy or medication management are the primary responsibilities.

Other duties include facilitating referrals, collaborating with outside providers, participation in a chart review process, assisting with psychiatric care protocols, supervising residents, and joining team meetings, as well as possible on-call duties.

Position Responsibilities:

• Perform psychiatric assessments, formulate treatment plans, initiate medication management and counseling patients about medication.
• Work collaboratively with other mental health providers at YU Counseling Center including psychiatric and psychological providers in the local community.
• Engage in opportunities to educate the student body on mental health issues, in collaboration with Counseling Center staff, on occasions.
• Participate in policy development with the directors of Counseling.
• Evaluate students in crisis for appropriate emergency disposition.
• Assist with limited consultation in emergency after-hours medication consultations.

Experience & Education Background:

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

• Doctorate of Nursing Practice or Masters of Science in Nursing from Accredited Institution.
• Certification as Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and licensed to practice in New York State.
• National Board Certification from ANCCor AANP.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience.

Psychiatrist

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school (or similar accredited educational program).
• Unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of New York.

Skills & Competencies:

• Candidate must be able to perform assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow up of students presenting with mental health disorders.
• Case management and collaboration with Counseling Center staff and treating therapists will also be necessary.
• May involve some limited on-call duties.
• Ability to participate in Counseling Center clinical meetings and discuss case conceptualizations.
• Established commitment to multicultural competencies.
• Candidates must possess strong clinical skills and experience in handling crisis situations.
• Strong interpersonal skills required.
• Experience working with college population preferred.
• Able to use EMR and prescribe medication electronically.

Salary Range:

$110-$125,000

About Us:

Founded in 1886, Yeshiva University (YU) has a strong tradition of combining Jewish scholarship with academic excellence and achievement in the liberal arts, sciences, medicine, law, business, social work, Jewish studies, education, psychology, and more.

We are a leading global educational institution that employs 2,000 people across our various campus locations -- Wilf Campus, Beren Campus, Brookdale Center, Resnick Campus in the Bronx, the Gruss Institute in Jerusalem, the Boys High School in Manhattan and the Girls High School in Queens. From the distinguished faculty who teach here, to the dedicated staff, we work to fulfill our mission through all that we teach, by all that we do and for all those we serve. We seek to attract and retain engaged and committed individuals who contribute to an exciting working environment, where there is a sense of community and belonging, balanced with a significant cross section of people from diverse backgrounds working and studying together.

The University offers an excellent compensation package, and a broad range of employee benefit plans, including immediate participation in the University's retirement plan. Staff members are typically eligible for four weeks paid vacation each year and have access to a shuttle to nearby subway locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.



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